Speaking as the representative of the Government Council, Gen. Tan Yen-kai reminded his audience that it was wrong to think that 2 weak country could never get satis. faction byt negotiations with stronger countries. "We have everything we need to make our-salves string? self: Ganersl Tan, "What we need now is able management of both our internal and foreign affairs. There are many' controversies which even a war cannot settle and we need not resort. to wars to settle our foreign affairs. The Tsinan case is a difficult one, hut if we go about it in the right. way, we can be sure of our final "We will strive till we attain the' goal of international equality and national independence as instructed by our late Leader, and with Mr. Wang handling our foreign affairs, we are sure of good results."
In reply, Dr. Wang said that he was well aware of his limitations and was keenly alive to the heavy responsibilities. However, with the support of the Government and of the people at the back of him he would exert himself and try his best to be of service. The new Minister stated that he aimed at the abrogation of the unequal treaties and would not yield to. the strong] Powers—Kuo Min.
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